CAT in our yard

We have had record breaking heat all last week. Thursday, May 30, Mama took the photo above at 3 in the afternoon, it says 102. At 8 pm it was still 97 degrees. The next morning, Friday 5/31, we went out the door and around the corner leaving on our daybreak walk.

 We walked down by daddy's tractor that has never run in years and as I reached the trash can  I lunged forward and in front of the trash bin, almost pulling Mama down.

There we were nose to nose

this CAT, the one below, appeared on May 25th. you saw it here and a few of you said it looks hungry. Mama saw the neighbor black cat on our walk, twice, but it was a lot bigger.

May 25 visit to backyard and mama put water bowls in shady spots in
front and back yard. 

Now the front yard shady space, don't worry the pan will not get hot, this spot gets zero sun and the bowl is insulated on the sides, is a cat watering hole with a side of tuna... She put the bowl out after our walk and we are watching and waiting. 

Nothing happened when I lunched, the cat arched its back and stood its ground but made no sound. I backed up and we stood staring at each other. Mama talked kitty talk to it and it cried and talked in meow. We Wait to see what happens. We don't think its feral, it liked Mama's voice and did not mind me. or so it seemed. Cat was only about 10 feet from the bowl...we are getting dry food to leave out. tuna might rot in this heat

PS, she fills the bowl with fresh water twice a day and this morning it was half empty. At least some critter is drinking water... there are not many water holes for critters during drought

Kahu #2

 

Continued from Prior Post, Kahu, The Hawaiian word "kahu" is used to refer to someone who has a pet, rather than the term "pet owner." This word has a deep spiritual meaning, as it implies that the person and their pet are connected on a spiritual level. " Kahu" can be translated as "guardian" or "protector." On prior post it listed the meaning in detail. 

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Dogs and Cats!

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Kahu

What does Kahu mean in Hawaiian pet owner?

In Hawaiian, you don't call yourself your pet's owner. 

You are their Kahu. 

Kahu has many meanings, among them Guardian, protector, steward, beloved, attendant. Basically, someone entrusted. with the safe keeping of something precious, something cherished.

The Hawaiian word "kahu" is used to refer to someone who has a pet, rather than the term "pet owner." This word has a deep spiritual meaning, as it implies that the person and their pet are connected on a spiritual level. " Kahu" can be translated as "guardian" or "protector."

to be continued tomorrow, The difference between Cats and Dogs